Please view the 2023 schedule for an idea of the programs and events you will attend when returning in August!
NOTES:
2 p.m. | Winthrop Coliseum
Come support the volleyball team. FREE admission.
Sponsored by: Winthrop Athletics
6:30-7 p.m. | Assigned Fall Residence Hall
Meet your R.A. and other new students while getting the deets on what’s ahead for
the week.
6-7 p.m. | McBryde Hall, Tuttle Dining Room
Commuting and finding your place on campus can be a challenge. Our panel of commuting upperclassmen will share their experiences and provide insight into what it’s like as a commuter, as well as tips and tricks to succeed in and out of class.
Sponsored by: Office of New Student & Family Programs, Student Life
TIP>> All first-year commuter students should plan to attend this session before First
Night Winthrop. Let your Peer Mentor know that you’ll be there!
6:30 -7:30 p.m. | Campus Green
New students should come by pick up your shirt to wear to Convocation on Monday. Snag your swag before the shirts are gone!
Sponsored by: Office of New Student & Family Programs
7:15-8 p.m. | First Class - Locations Vary (here’s the list by ACAD 101 section number)
Freshmen, welcome home! We know you have a ton of questions about the transition to college, and tonight will help answer those questions and ease the transition! You will create new bonds with your FYE Peer Mentor, ACAD 101 faculty, and classmates. ACAD 101 sections will meet in classrooms across campus for this important event. To find your ACAD 101 section number, look at your course schedule in Wingspan. Your section number is the last 3-4 digits of your class (ex. ACAD 101-XXX).
TIP>> If you are not sure of your section number or where to go, ask your Peer Mentor
or OL.
8-9:30 p.m. | Campus Green
It’s your first night at Winthrop and your best chance to get to know your Peer Mentor, ACAD peers and fellow members of the incoming class. You will enjoy a night of laughter and fun as you begin forming the first of many friendships. This event will be carnival style with food, music, and games for all!
TIP >> Remember your ACAD section number (found on your Wingspan class schedule) so you can quickly identify your Peer Mentor upon arrival.
For more information, check your email and the Residence Life website. Saturday is for returning students who will pick up their room key at the
Shack.
Two Sessions: 9-10:30 a.m., 11-12:30 p.m. | Richardson Ballroom
9 a.m. session–Freshmen who live in Phelps, Lee Wicker, and commuters attend
11 a.m. session–Freshmen who live in Margaret Nance, Thomson, Roddey, and Courtyard
attend
This mandatory event for all incoming freshmen will feature GTC Dramatic Dialogues
that will stimulate discussion among students on the complexities of diversity, sexual
assault, and substance abuse. Professionally moderated skit and talk-backs.
Two Sessions: 1:30- 3 p.m., 3:30-5 p.m. | Richardson Ballroom
1:30-3 p.m.–Freshmen who live in Phelps, Lee Wicker, and commuters attend
3:30-5 p.m.–Freshmen who live in Margaret Nance, Thomson, Courtyard, and Roddey attend
This mandatory event featuring Dean of Students Amber Slack and Police Chief Charles
Yearta will help you understand the ins and outs of safety at Winthrop, community
rules and expectations, resources on campus, how to be a good bystander, and who is
around to help you.
6 p.m. | 114 DIGS
Do you want to find out more about opportunities for spiritual growth at Winthrop?
This open house is a wonderful time to meet representatives from each of Winthrop's
campus ministries, find other students with similar interests and learn more about
how to get involved.
Sponsored by: Campus Ministries
7 p.m. | Eagle Field at Winthrop Athletics, Recreation and Research Area
Come support the men's soccer team! FREE for students with your student ID.
Sponsored by: Winthrop Athletics
8 p.m. | Richardson Ballroom
Enjoy this hilarious live comedy show featuring nationally touring comedians Cam Bertrand
and Vladimir Caamano. $5 for students; $7 for the public; FREE with Welcome Week Pass
Sponsored by: DiGiorgio Student Union (DSU)
For more information, check your email and the Residence Life website.
10-11 a.m. | Richardson Ballroom
Winthrop Campus Ministries invite all new students and friends from the university
family together for a time of prayer, singing, and an encouraging message this first
Sunday morning of the school year. The service will draw from the gifts of those representing
various faith traditions and is open to all.
Sponsored by: Campus Ministries
4-6 p.m. | Student Publications Office, Campus Center 1st Floor
Drop in to join the staff of the three student publications (The Johnsonian weekly
newspaper, The Roddey McMillan Record monthly multicultural magazine, and The Anthology
annual fine arts and literary magazine) to see what Student Pubs is all about! Come
learn about available positions, such as staff writer, editor, photographer, and advertising
manager. Light refreshments will be served.
Sponsored by: Student Publications
6 p.m. | 434 Charlotte Avenue
Everyone is welcome to join us for our Sunday Mass. If you need a ride, meet the carpool
outside of the DiGS Starbucks at 5:30 p.m. Contact Courtney Hull, Winthrop Newman
campus minister, at 980-729-6360 if you have any questions.
7-8 p.m. | Winthrop Bookstore, DiGS
Join us at the Bookstore for a new-students-only shopping night! Pick up your textbooks
(7-8 p.m.), play games, and enter to win prizes! Whether you are a first-year student
or a new transfer student, we hope to see you there!
Sponsored by: Winthrop Bookstore
7 p.m. | Eagle Field at Winthrop Athletics, Recreation and Research Area
Come support the women's soccer team! FREE for students with your student ID.
Sponsored by: Winthrop Athletics
8 p.m. | Richardson Ballroom
Enjoy this silent DJ party where you decide what you listen to! One of the most anticipated
events of the year you don’t want to miss! $5 for students; $7 for the public; FREE with Welcome Week Pass
Sponsored by: DiGiorgio Student Union (DSU)
One Session: 9-10:30 a.m. | Dina's Place, DiGiorgio Campus Center
9-10:30 a.m.–Transfer students
This mandatory event featuring Dean of Students Amber Slack and Police Chief Charles
Yearta will help you understand the ins and outs of safety at Winthrop, community
rules and expectations, resources on campus, how to be a good bystander, and who is
around to help you.
10:30 -11:00 a.m. | DiGS Lobby
New transfer students should come by pick up your shirt to wear to Convocation on Monday. Snag your swag before the shirts are gone!
Sponsored by: Office of New Student & Family Programs
9 a.m.-7 p.m. | DiGiorgio Campus Center
Posters, prints, and many more items for sale
Sponsored by: Office of Student Engagement & Diversity
9:45-11:00 a.m. | DiGS Lobby
New freshmen and transfer students should plan to pick up their Blue Line shirt (if
they have not already). It’s a Winthrop tradition to wear your shirt and participate
in the Blue Line!
Sponsored by: Office of New Student & Family Programs
TIP >> New students: If you did not grab your Blue Line shirt on Friday, grab it now. Last chance before Convocation starts at 11 a.m.!
10:45 a.m. | Location TBD
11-11:45 a.m. | West Center
Convocation is a tradition dating to the presidency of Winthrop's founder, David Bancroft
Johnson, and is held on the first day of classes each new academic year. Today President
Edward Serna convenes members of the 138th new student class of first year and incoming
transfer students to provide them with an official welcome to the campus community.
To fully participate in the tradition, be sure to wear your Blue Line shirt!
11:45-1:45 | Margaret Nance Lawn
Join fellow new students, faculty and staff for a lunch on the front lawn. The Alumni
Association’s Student Alumni Council will share information on Winthrop’s rich history
and the distinct characteristics that make Winthrop a university unlike any other.
Campus ministries, local churches, and civic organizations also will provide information
on opportunities to get involved in the community.
2-3:30 p.m. | Location varies by Academic College (see below)
All new students are required to attend. Locations to be added below. Check back.
College of Arts & Sciences | McBryde Hall
College of Business and Technology | Richardson Ballroom
College of Education, Sport and Human Sciences | West Center
College of Visual & Performing Arts | Johnson Hall
University College | Dinkins Auditorium
TIP>> Not sure which Academic College Assembly to attend? Ask your OL, TF, or Peer
Mentor!
5 p.m. ET | Check your fall course schedule!
Fall courses start on Monday, August 21, 2023, at 5 p.m. Eastern Time. If you have
a class that starts at 5 p.m. or after on Mondays, you will attend class on this day.
If you have a class that starts earlier than 5 p.m. on Mondays, you will not have
class until the next day that it meets.
TIP >> Not sure if your class is meeting? No problem: just talk to your OL, TOLM, or
Peer Mentor.
7:00 p.m. | Richardson Ballroom (B)
Join us for an evening to learn more about the Council of Student Leaders and our mission at Winthrop! Light refreshments will be served.
9:30 p.m. | Your Residence Hall
All students living on campus are required to attend this floor meeting. Attending
this meeting confirms your residency commitment and guarantees that your bed space
is not considered available to students wanting to make room changes.
Sponsored by: Residence Life
9 a.m.-7 p.m. | DiGiorgio Campus Center
Posters, prints, and many more items for sale.
Sponsored by: Office of Student Engagement & Diversity
11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Scholar's Walk, Crawford (outside)
Meet the team from the Center for Career Development and Internships and learn about
our platform Handshake, a powerful tool that helps college students find internships,
part-time jobs, and career opportunities, network with employers, and so much more!
Stop by our table for a cool treat, obtain information about the Part-Time Job Fair,
and learn how Handshake can help you!
Sponsored by: Center for Career Development & Internships
TIP >> There’s events and auditions happening all week for students interested in
sharing their talents by joining performing groups. Check out All About Auditions for more information!
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Campus Green
Please join the Diversity Office for its annual gathering of all who want to say hello!
Meet other students, administrators, faculty and staff members who are ready to welcome
you to campus! Ice cream on the green, music, prizes, and networking! We will be giving
away 2 Welcome Gift Baskets and goodie bags to the first 100 people!
TIP>>Everyone is welcome at the Diversity Meet and Greet! Come make some new friends
and have some fun!
8 p.m. | Richardson Ballroom
Q&A session with popular digital content creator Dontae Catlett! Dontae will talk
about how to build a following on social media and how to grow your personal brand.
$5/students; $7/public; FREE with Welcome Week Pass
Sponsored by: DiGiorgio Student Union (DSU)
9 a.m.-5 p.m. | DiGiorgio Campus Center
Posters, prints, and many more items for sale.
Sponsored by: Office of Student Engagement & Diversity
11a.m.-2 p.m. | Scholar's Walk, Crawford (outside)
Meet the team from the Center for Career Development and Internships and learn about
our platform Handshake - a powerful tool that helps college students find internships,
part-time jobs, and career opportunities, network with employers, and so much more!
Stop by our table for a cool treat, obtain information about the Part-Time Job Fair,
and learn how Handshake can help you!
Sponsored by: Center for Career Development & Internships
6:30-8 p.m. | Saint John XXIII Center
Everyone is welcome for our first Emmaus Night of the semester. Dinner is at 6:30
p.m. and then the group will discuss the upcoming semester and tour the Oratory grounds.
If you need a ride, meet the carpool outside the DiGS Starbucks at 6:15 p.m. Contact
Courtney Hull, Winthrop Newman campus minister, at 980-729-6360 if you have any questions.
8 p.m. | Richardson Ballroom
This comedy/hypnosis show is an outstanding program of interactive entertainment guaranteed
to have you laughing out loud. Erick will bring students on stage and hypnotize them
into doing fun, hilarious and fast-paced activities. $5/students; $7/public; FREE with Welcome Week pass
Sponsored by: DiGiorgio Student Union (DSU)
TIP >> You may get very sleepy at this event. Just kidding!
7 p.m. | Eagle Field at Winthrop Athletics, Recreation and Research Area
Come support the women's soccer team! FREE for students with your student ID.
Sponsored by: Winthrop Athletics
11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Campus Green (Rain Location: McBryde Hall)
Looking for a part-time job? Join us for our annual Part-Time Job Fair and learn about
job opportunities on campus and in the Rock Hill area. Don't miss out on this opportunity
to connect with local employers all in one place!
Sponsored by: Center for Career Development & Internships
5:30-7:30 p.m. | BCM Building, 620 Oakland Avenue
Come join us for live music, free food, door prizes and new friends.
8-11 p.m. | West Center
Come out and see what Recreational Services and the West Center have to offer! (Winthrop ID required for entry into the West Center)
Group fitness classes in West Center 206 -- basketball -- rock climbing -- volleyball –
AND learn more about intramural sports, informal recreation and on-campus jobs with
Recreational Services and the West Center.
Sponsored by: Recreational Services
8 p.m.| McBryde Hall
Join us as we celebrate Brazilian culture with Samba dancers, capoeira, and amazing
musical performances from the NC Brazilian Arts Project! You do not want to miss
this! $5 for students; $7 for the public; FREE with Welcome Week pass
Sponsored by: DiGiorgio Student Union (DSU)
8 p.m. | Dina’s Place
An on-campus showing of the blockbuster film that features Miles Morales catapulting
across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting
its very existence. When the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles must
redefine what it means to be a hero. $5/students; $7/public; FREE with Welcome Week pass
Sponsored by: DiGiorgio Student Union (DSU)
8 p.m. | Amphitheater
Drums of Polynesia will take you on a journey through the South Pacific and deliver
an amazing cultural performance with hula dancing, fire eating, Polynesian drumming
and MORE! $5/students; $7/public; FREE with Welcome Week pass
Sponsored by: DiGiorgio Student Union (DSU)
